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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.59, 2,793.60 and 1,140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.59, 2,793.60 and 1,140.22 is: 1,573.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.59 : 2,793.60 = 1,140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.59/2,793.60 = 1,140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.59x = 2,793.60 × 1,140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.59x = 3,185,318.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,318.59/2,024.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.32

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